Congratulations to professor Ardelle Ries who was awarded the Alberta Kodály Association’s Teacher Recognition Award at the 2017 Alberta Music Conference Awards Luncheon this past weekend in Red Deer. The Alberta Kodály Association’s Teacher Recognition Award is presented annually to a music educator in appreciation of their outstanding contribution to music education in the Province …

Professor Brandon Alakas has been selected to receive a Provost’s Award for Early Achievement of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes the achievement of teaching excellence by full-time continuing academic staff within five years of their first university appointment. Alexander Carpenter, music professor and chair of the department of fine arts and humanities, credits Alakas for “his …

This week, join us at Augustana for a number of Fine Arts events! Augustana Student Vocal Arts Festival Third and fourth year Bachelor of Music Voice Majors from the studio of Harold Wiens, along with Dr. Roger Admiral, Piano, will present individual solo recitals at the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel. See schedule below. No admission is charged …

Augustana alumnus and pianist Joel Harder, along with colleague Dominic Armstrong (tenor), returns to campus to offer two masterclasses, a luncheon, and a concert. Learn about his journey from Camrose to Ottawa, to London, to the Julliard School of Music in New York City, and back!

Darby Branscombe, a fourth year piano major, has recently had an article published in the Alberta Piano Teachers’ Association newsletter which goes out to hundreds of teachers in Alberta and beyond. Her article, entitled “To Teach or Not to Teach: One-Handed Piano Students,” was crafted by research in her Piano Pedagogy course, and explains the benefits of one-handed piano practice …

To Teach or Not to Teach: One-handed Piano Students By Darby Branscombe Editor’s Note: Darby Branscombe has recently completed the third year of her Bachelor of Music degree. She is a student of APTA member Dr. Milton Schlosser. At the suggestion of her instructor, she has submitted this paper for inclusion in the Newsletter. Thank you for …